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Google Introduces “Bouncer” Security Service for Android: Shows Massive Drop in Malicious Downloads, Calls Out Anti-Malware Companies

Kellen February 2, 2012 31

Moments ago, Google unveiled a security service that has been working behind the scenes on Android for a few months now, codenamed Bouncer. The service allows the Android Market to scan apps that have been uploaded, analyze them for trojans or other malware,...

Some HTC Handsets Including the Thunderbolt had a WiFi Security Issue, May Have Already Been Fixed

Kellen February 2, 2012 15

Another security hole has been made public that affected a number of HTC handsets, including the Thunderbolt. The issue was first discovered back in September of 2011 and was then patched in most of the handsets through OTA updates without any of you knowing....

Can’t Live Without a Visual Representation of Android Malware Across the Globe? Lookout has an App for That

Kellen January 24, 2012 20

If stressing over malware on Android is something that you enjoy on a daily basis, the crew responsible for Lookout Security has a new release that will satisfy your needs. Their newest app titled Mobile Threat Tracker takes the last few day's security...

Wednesday Poll: Do You Use Some Form of Security App on Android?

Kellen November 9, 2011 99

Mobile security on Android certainly seems to have become a much bigger niche than I think most of us figured it ever would. In fact, Lookout Security today, announced that they have gone global and are now offering products in the UK, Australia and Canada to...

HTC: Security Vulnerability Exists, Update on the Way – No Data Stolen

Kellen October 4, 2011 25

When TrevE over at XDA discovered almost a week ago now that a handful of HTC devices had a security issue, he did the right thing and reported it immediately to HTC. While the tech world attempted to make it sound like the world was coming to an end, HTC...

A Handful of HTC Phones Have a Security Issue That Needs to be Addressed Immediately, HTC is Already Looking Into it

Kellen October 3, 2011 41

In the video above, TrevE from XDA, discovers that there is a serious security issue on a variety of HTC phones including the Thunderbolt. As you'll see while watching, an unrooted HTC device running Sense (HTC's custom skin) does an extremely poor job of...

99% of Android Users Vulnerable to Shady WiFi Hotspots, Please Avoid Them

Kellen May 17, 2011 50

Sorry if that post title comes off as a little snarky, but there are reports flying around today claiming that "99% of Android users' data is vulnerable to theft!" While the report talks of an exploit that would in theory affect almost all Android users, the...

Google Starts Remotely Removing and Fixing Malicious Malware from Affected Devices

Kellen March 6, 2011 87

There was a lot of talk last week about security on the Android platform after the DroidDream malware scare, but to help ease all of your minds, Google has released a statement detailing all of the steps they are actively taking to make our mobile world a...